I wonder if it’s another hoax?
Of course it is fake.
There’s one of these fake “tip message” stories every six months.
My thoughts too. It’s hard for me to believe this is real.
How many times can they cry wolf? There have been so many similar situations that turned out to be hoaxes. What is so compelling about this particular case, that we’re supposed to be shocked about it?
That is the most likely answer.
Especially considering the last time I was at LAX the tip was AUTOMATIC. 18% added the moment I asked for a water.